6. Col. v. Bibra (Comdr. 234 Inf. Bde.) with the battalions formerly in support (1st Bn. 452 I.R., 3rd Bn. 451 I.R., 2nd Bn. 453 I.R.) will hold the artillery defensive position. These Battalions will remain as "safety garrison" and will hold the line at all costs in the event of a hostile counter-attack.
7. Duties of the Artillery:
X-15 to X. Burst of fire on the enemy front line on the Railway embankment.
X. Heavy bombardment on Moyenneville and Courcelles. Lift on to the line Eastern outskirts Moyenneville Eastern outskirts Courcelles, continue heavy bombardment on Moyenneville and Courcelles.
X plus 20. Lift to the line Eastern outskirts Moyenneville—Western outskirts of Courcelles.
X plus 40. Lift to the line W. of the Moyenneville—Ablainzeville Road.
X plus 60. Lift to the trench which extends from Moyenneville across Aerodrome ridge towards the S. (former main line of resistance).
X " 5.45 a.m.
Three Batteries F.A.R. 501 and Foot Art. Bn. 401 have occupied positions E. of Ervillers.
11. Div. H. Q.... Queant.
v. Stumpff,
G.O.C., 234 Div.
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